
Progress Industries offers living supports and services in a variety of settings ranging from 24-hour supervision to intermittent support. The philosophy of the residential program focuses on providing training in all aspects of their community. Qualified and trained personnel provide residential services in community-based integrated settings.
Progress Industries provides two distinct work services programs – Job Preparation and COPE.
The goal of the Job Preparation and COPE work services programs at Progress Industries is to provide work training to enable a person with a disability, to improve their work skills and obtain a community job.
COPE Services
Job Preparation and Supported Employment Services
Day Habilitation Services

Progress Industries is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides employment training and placement, day habilitation, and residential services for people with disabilities throughout central Iowa. By providing a continuum of quality services and community education, we tackle issues and barriers facing people with disabilities. Our services provide opportunity for those we serve to exercise real choices about where they live, work and socialize within their communities.
Your generosity can help ensure that individuals with disabilities live more fulfilling and independent lives. Gifts of any size are appreciated, and every gift makes a difference.
Participate in one of P.I.’s special event fundraisers or volunteer to help at the events.
A yearly fundraising effort, the Annual Fund helps sustain the growth of Progress Industries, extending a life line to children and adults with physical and mental disabilities.
Progress Industries employees are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support. Our employees are enthusiastic, generate ideas and have a passion for people. Progress Industries has career opportunities for motivated individuals who wish to make a difference in the lives of others. Apply Now and learn how you can make a difference.
Progress Industries has been recognized as a Top 100 Workplace in Iowa for 2012 among mid-sized nonprofit rankings.
